In this geography and social studies instructional activity, students analyze the nationalities of 20 people. Students write the name of the country of residence by each. Example: A Swede comes from (Sweden).

In this world geography instructional activity, students use words that are listed in a work bank at the top of the page to both describe and draw flags of the world. They describe 12 of the flags using words, and listen to directions to...

In this science and geography worksheet, students read 2 pages of background information about Tornado Alley which may help them understand Night of the Twisters by Ivy Ruckman.

In this river worksheet, students focus on various rivers across the planet. Students label the names of 18 rivers on the world map provided.

In this Internet fact hunt activity, students access the "Fact Monster" web site to locate the answers to 5 multiple choice questions. They answer questions about geography, holidays, and animals.

For this geography worksheet, students complete a test about the southeastern United States. They name the states, tell about the climate and crops, complete a matching activity about the landforms. and another about the industry.

Students read a story called Irwin's Death Draws Attention to Stingrays and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this stingray lesson plan, student respond to literature by answering questions, recalling details,...

In this Washington, D.C. worksheet, students complete 6 pages of readings and questions about Washington, D.C. Included are general facts, geography, monuments, history, economy and people. There is a short text and 6 multiple choice...

Learners find Amelia somewhere in California. In this geography lesson plan, students learn about the regions of the state where different crops grow and see how they are produced with the help of many families like Amelia’s

In this geography worksheet, students examine a map of Africa and read about the characteristics of the continent. They use the map and information to answer 10 online fill in the blank questions.

Students investigate the United States map. In this map skills geography lesson, students explore city symbols on the map legend and identify them. Students use post-it notes to mark various symbols.

Students explore conservation of the Great Lakes. In this geography and ecology lesson, students identify the Great Lakes on a map and view a video depicting the history and importance of these lakes. Students work in groups to research...

Students observe and investigate the areas included in the Great North. In this geography instructional activity, students observe a documentary based on the Great North. Later the students will draw and identify countries within the...

Students compare geography to topography. In this topography lesson, students examine the topography of the surfaces of the Earth. Students compare one feature of Earth to one feature of Mars and present in a PowerPoint.

Students develop their geography skills. In this Lewis and Clark lesson, students collaborate to calculate the time and distance of different segments of the expedition. Students compare their estimate to Lewis and Clark's.

Students investigate the different countries of Africa. In this African geography lesson, students choose an African country to investigate and construct the country's flag. Students use a map of Africa to color in their country.

Students research monuments in Washington, D.C. For this geography lesson, students research one monument and use the Internet to gather information. Students create a three-dimensional model of their monument.

Students explore mathematics, geography and agriculture by studying world rice production. In this production of rice lesson, students read One Grain of Rice and use a worksheet grid to calculate how much rice was received. Students...

Students use maps to plan towns, being conscious of water resources. In this geography and land planning instructional activity, students create collaboratively in small groups towns using maps. At the conclusion of the activity,...

Students create a landform table on the computer. In this geography lesson, students use Microsoft Word to design a 3 column table. They list different landforms, examples, and attach a picture of each.

Learners work in groups to research and prepare an oral report about a region.  In this regions lesson, students find out about the geography, population, state capitals, and landmarks.  Learners assign attributes to the people...

Fifth graders discover the history of their hometown Des Moines River.  In this U.S. Geography lesson students speak with Iowans that tell stories of the settlers and early villages near the Des Moines River.  Students document...

Students examine the weather conditions of the various biomes on a world map. In this geographical weather activity, students identify the seven biomes and color each biome a specific color. Students view a list of the average...

Students investigate countries by identifying their national landmarks.  In this World Geography lesson, students utilize the Internet to research a historic landmark in a foreign country and complete a landmark survey worksheet....